Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 2007
A Directory of Farmers, Crops, Restaurants, and Food Service Directors
Farm to Table New Mexico Department of Agriculture This project was supported by Farm to Table The New Mexico Department of Agriculture New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is an agriculture producer- consumer service and regulatory department Agricultural Marketing Services, placed under the New Mexico State US Department of Agriculture University Board of Regents. NMDA has Principal author five divisions: agricultural and environmental services; agricultural programs and resources; Le Adams marketing and development; standards and consumer services; veterinary diagnostics Advisory board services. http://nmdaweb.nmsu.edu. Le Adams, Farm to Table Craig Mapel, NMDA Ann Simon, Mid Region Council of Governments
Design/production Calliope Shank, Epic Muse Design
Acknowledgements Our appreciation goes out to all the farmers and food service personnel who filled out our surveys. Your information has made this work possible. Vitally important to the success of this project were Jimmy Purvis, Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow (Congressional Hunger Center), Craig L. Mapel, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Le Adams, Farm to Table, I. Miley Gonzalez, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, and Agricultural Marketing Services, USDA.
We would like to keep this Directory updated. Please direct any new or corrected information as well as any requests about this publication to: Farm to Table 3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe, NM 87507 505.473.1004 Contents
Preface ...... 4 How to use this directory...... 6 Case Studies: Distribution of agricultural products ...... 7 Section One New Mexico farmers ...... 12 New Mexico farmers’ markets ...... 19 Section Two Farmers listed by product...... 24 New Mexico produce availability chart ...... 37 Section Three Central New Mexico institutions...... 40 (includes K-12 schools, retirement and nursing centers, correctional facilities, private corporations, higher education institutions, and culinary schools) Restaurants interested in purchasing local foods ...... 43 Section Four Farm to School FAQs ...... 46 Farm to Table FAQs ...... 50 Section Five Sample survey of institutional food service providers ...... 53 Sample survey of fruit, vegetable, and nut producers ...... 56 Preface
Farm to Table and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture are Institutional markets should be pleased to present the 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Buyers’ Directory. This compilation is the result of a collaborative viewed as one of the most stable effort between our organizations, the Congressional Hunger Center, markets in New Mexico. USDA’s Federal State Market Improvement Program, the Mid Region Council of Governments, institutional food buyers, and New Mexico farmers.
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture and Farm to Table have been involved in developing markets for New Mexico farmers with various institutions since 2001, beginning with a pilot program in the Santa Fe Public Schools, then expanding into the Taos and Albuquerque school districts. Since that time, sales of local produce have grown from $12,000 in 2001 to over $400,000 in 2006. Products have ranged from apples, peaches, and pears to mixed salad greens and other vegetables. It is expected that sales to the public schools will continue to increase, and provide an increasingly important market and sales opportunity for our local farms.
Based upon these successes with public school districts, it seemed only logical to examine the demand for New Mexico produce from other institutions, as well as from the thriving “high end” restaurant industry in New Mexico that supports purchasing local produce, particularly those in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe metro areas.
Institutional markets should be viewed as one of the most stable markets in New Mexico. Schools, hospitals, military bases, large corporations and other large facilities will always exist in some form or another. Having them utilize New Mexico produce makes good sense. The same is true for the high end restaurant industry that is so predominant in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque metro areas. These operations are willing to pay a premium price for locally produced, high quality fruits and vegetables that can be delivered on a daily or weekly basis.
There are barriers to entry, such as supply issues, quality issues, and food safety issues. Our organizations have devoted a considerable amount of time to assist our producers overcome these hurdles, through a wide variety of training programs such as training in the fundamentals of Good Agricultural Practices, grading and packaging workshops, and other programs.
The New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service has also played a key role in these efforts, through the introduction of new fruit and vegetable varieties that can be produced in New Mexico.
4 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Additionally, the CES is providing critical education at the farm level of the latest on season extension technology, which enables our producers to grow more food for an extended period of time.
Collaboration has been and will continue to be a key element of this program. Through the combined efforts of a wide array of New Mexico organizations and numerous private sector and Federal partners, this program will continue to expand and provide opportunities for New Mexico farmers, many of whom are fully aware of the challenges inherent in selling to the larger more institutional markets and are more than willing to meet these challenges.
We hope you will find this document useful and that you will view it as an initial step in a longer process of developing and expanding local agriculture into the institutional marketplace.
Craig L. Mapel New Mexico Department of Agriculture
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 5 How to use this directory
Section One This directory is an ongoing project This section includes a list of all farmers who wished to have and it is our intent to periodically a listing in the directory, listed alphabetically by county. Each update the information listed. For listing includes the farmer’s name, mailing address, phone more information or to be included in number, email (when given), and what they produce. Crop information is listed under two headings; “product” indicates future directories please contact the crops the farmer grows that have historically been sold to Le Adams at Farm to Table, New Mexico schools and other institutions, whereas “other” 505.473.1004. indicates any additional product that the farmer may produce. Note: a designation as “other” should not imply that the farmer pro- duces any less of that product.
Section Two This section includes a list of all farmers, organized according to product. Each farmer is listed alphabetically according to county, and each listing includes the farmer’s name and their farm name. Please look up their contact information in Section One. Products listed as “other” are included collectively in one section at the end.
Section Three This section includes a listing of K-12 public, charter and BIA school districts that are serviced by the food service directors of public school districts, listed alphabetically by county and in the central part of New Mexico. Other institutions that are listed are in the categories of retirement & nursing homes, correctional facilities, private corporations, higher education institutions, and culinary schools. We have also included a listing of restaurants in Albuquerque and Santa Fe that have expressed an interest in purchasing more locally produced foods. Where food service directors have returned surveys and expressed interest in sharing their information with local producers, we indicate what specific products they are most interested in. There are many more institutions in the central part of New Mexico that are not represented here. If you know of other institutions that are or may become interested in using local foods, please make contact.
6 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Case studies Distribution of agricultural products
The New Mexico Apple Council—a diversified grower’s brokering group
The New Mexico Apple Council has been in existence for 40 years. The current membership consists of over 20 members. These members carry products such as apples, cherries, peaches, plums, and pears, as well as mixed vegetables. In recent years, the Council has sold more than $100,000 annually to institutional buyers, mostly K-12 public school districts. The group requires annual dues, is a non-profit, has a board of directors and quarterly meetings. The meetings always feature educational components, such as food safety, packaging, grading, and production methods. In the words of Craig Mapel, NM Department of Agriculture and chief advisor to the group, “The leadership of the Council has been outstanding in the adoption of extremely high quality standards. It is actively conducting workshops on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) which includes pre- and post-harvest handling and food safety concerns. Wholesale and grocery outlet markets have diminished in New Mexico over time largely because of competition pressure from other states. Today, schools and other institu- tional markets are becoming more important to growers and their farm businesses. Supporting local economies and buying from local farmers is a concern of people throughout the country. Our local growers are working hard to satisfy these emerging trends.” Contact information Craig Mapel • 505-852-3088
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 7 Case studies Distribution of agricultural products
La Montanita Co-op—building a regional food-shed
La Montanita Co-op is owned by 14,000 families statewide and has two retail locations in Albuquerque and one each in Santa Fe and in Gallup. Through its stores, sales of local products have increased steadily through the years up to 20% in 2006.
After much discussion and study of other efforts around the country, the Co-op management team developed its Regional Food-Shed Project. The project is designed to increase both the size and value of the wholesale market for local products and create a supply net- work that supports local producers. The Co-op determined its Food- Shed as a 300 mile radius around Albuquerque, New Mexico. Building the Local Food System During the first (2006) growing season, sales of local produce increased from $36,000 to over $121,000.
By February 2007 the Cooperative Distribution Center (CDC) of La Montanita Co-op, in addition to having 6,000 sq. ft. of dry storage space was outfitted with 1,500 sq. ft. of refrigerated space and 500 sq. ft. of freezer space. This facility, recently approved as a certified organic distributor, and its staff, provide the foundation for continuing Food-Shed Project work.
The Co-op has been actively seeking retail venues throughout the Food-Shed Region to ensure steady markets for the products of our farming partners. Currently the CDC is an approved vendor for other area co-ops (Silver City, Las Cruces etc.) and independent and chain, natural and conventional supermarkets including Whole Foods, coffee houses, schools and CSAs that want to partner with other farms in our diverse eco-systems to provide well rounded deliveries. The Co-op has also absorbed the costs of liability insurance for products from participating producers that are handled by the Food-Shed Project.
Recognizing that La Montanita Co-op “profits” (as a non-profit cooperative, profits are returned to member-owners each year, in the form of patronage refunds, totaling over $2.5 million over the last 13 years) from the efficient and just operation of La Montanita’s four retail stores; it is not the Food-Shed Project’s intention to “make money.” Rather the plan is for the Project to be self-supporting in three years and provide service to the farming community through- out the state. We do not charge farming partners for this service but
8 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory have budgeted to cover the costs of the Project’s overhead though increasing volume of local product wholesale sales to our own Co-op stores and other retail outlets as well as distribut- ing for Organic Valley Co-op. Creating True Value Through various activities, including the “Fresh, Fair and Local” advertising campaign, the Co-op has begun the process of educating communities and consumers on the value of local products as well as working to tell the unique and individual stories of Food-Shed farming partners.
Another aspect of the Project’s community education work is on the “true costs” of local food production. Recognizing both the realities of food production in the arid southwest and the economies of scale of small and mid-sized producers in the region, the Project no longer uses the California price sheet as a guideline for setting prices, rather negotiating with producers on a crop by crop basis, payments that are fair for both farmers and con- sumers. To complete a circle of sustainability, the Co-op has begun to purchase, store and recycle where possible—pallet loads of egg cartons, waxed produce boxes, animal feed and other necessities which are delivered to participating producers when the Food-Shed truck arrives at their farm for product pick-up. This cooperative purchasing saves farmers substantially on their supply costs and saves gas by incorporating pick-up of harvest with drop off of needed supplies. Future Food-Shed Initiatives Over the next few years, the Co-op projects an increase in the purchase and sale of local products to 50% of total at all Co-op locations. The project also seeks to support farmers by increasing the demand for local food, providing an expanded wholesale option for farmers and ranchers, and supplying transport, distribution and storage support throughout our Food-Shed region. As the Food-Shed Project grows, the goal is to increase sustainability quotients in a number of ways including the following longer term goals: purchasing trucks that utilize alternative systems and fuels, expanding the network of retail stores to increase volume for producers and provide better grocery store access in rural communities, retail locations also serve as drop-off depots for participating Food-Shed producers, installing a bank of solar panels at the CDC to off-set the costs of energy utilized by the coolers, to name a few. Overall the Food-Shed Project seeks to create a sustainable, secure local food system and a thriving regional/local economy for both producers and consumers.
Contact information General Information: Robin Seydel • 505-217-2027 or toll free 877-775-2667, or [email protected] Farmers and ranchers with product: Steve Warshawer • 505-422--2238 or 470-4607, or [email protected] Retail Stores, organizations and institutions wishing to set up delivery accounts: Michelle Franklin • 505-217-2010, or [email protected]
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 9 10 Section One
New Mexico farmers New Mexico farmers’ markets
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 11 Bernalillo County Fred D. Gutierrez Gutierrez Farm 5400 Ninth Street NW • Albuquerque • 87107 (505) 344-0230 [email protected] Product: apples, plums, pears, melons, peaches, cherries, tomatoes, cucumbers Other: nectarines, apricots, asian pears, quince
Michael Reed La Orilla Farm 2401 Black Mesa Loop SW • Albuquerque • 87105 (505) 877-2877 [email protected] Uncertified Organic Product: plums, cherries, mixed salad greens, squash, onions Other: grapes, quince, basil, arugula, kale, chard, garlic, leeks, herbs, cut flowers, braising mix, bagged herbs
Dan Schuster & Vikki Ratliff Fairfield Farmer 743 Adobe Road NW • Albuquerque • 87107 (505) 345-3480 [email protected] Uncertified Organic Product: onions, tomatoes Other: garlic, flowers, cooking greens, herbs
O.E. Shelton Shelton Farms 512 Golden Meadow Drive • Albuquerque • 87114 (505) 898-2021 Product: apples
George C. Valencia Valencia Farm 8424 Guadalupe Trail NW • Albuquerque • 87114 (505) 897-1965 Product: apples, plums, pears, peaches, cherries, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, spinach, onions
James Walton Walton Farm 8409 Guadalupe Trail • Los Ranchos • 87114 (505) 898-4622 Uncertified Organic Product: apples, plums, berries, pears Other: alfalfa
Denise Wheeler Albuquerque Sun Dried 3565 Rio Grande Blvd. NW • Albuquerque • 87107 (505) 343-9307 [email protected] Product: apples, lettuce, tomatoes, mixed salad greens, cucumbers, cabbage, squash, potatoes Other: vinegars Chaves County Tom Runyan Tom & Pam Runyan 4839 Rio Penasco Road • Mayhill • 88339 (505) 687-3505 Uncertified Organic Product: apples Curry County Kenneth Davis Kenneth Davis Farms Inc. 1216 E. 21st Street • Clovis • 88101 (505) 762-2623 Product: sweet corn, pumpkins, whole wheat flour Doña Ana County Jeff W. Graham Mysterious Horizons Farm PO Box 741 • Fairacres • 88033 (505) 524-7898 [email protected] Certified Organic Product: melons, lettuce, okra, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, squash, spinach, pecans Other: eggplant, 75 varieties of herbs
Harvey Morrow Morrow Farms PO Box 329 • Hatch • 87937 (505) 267-5466 Product: melons, chile, pumpkins, onions, dry pinto beans
Adrian Ogaz Ogaz Farms PO Box 202 • Garfield • 87936 (505) 267-3030 Product: melons, chile, sweet corn, okra, green beans
12 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Eddy County Vernon Haldeman Haldeman Farms 805 South Haldeman Road • Artesia • 88210 (505) 746-4948 Product: melons, chile, okra, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, onions Grant County Sharlene Grunerud No Cattle Company HC 15 Box 845 • Hanover • 88041 (505) 536-9681 [email protected] Certified Organic Product: apples, pears, chile (dried red), tomatoes, squash Other: cider
W. Spitzer WW Mimbres Valley Orchard Box 13 • Faywood • 88034 (505) 536-3311 [email protected] Uncertified Organic Product: apples, peaches
Cody Williams Marley Organics Box 454 • Gila • 88038 (505) 535-4360 Certified Organic Product: lettuce, carrots, squash, onions Other: garlic Guadalupe County Charlie Serrano Charlie Serrano 929 S. 2nd Street • Santa Rosa • 88435 (505) 472-5200 Product: melons, chile, pumpkins, cucumbers, squash
Earl J. Sullivan Rolling Hills Ranch Rolling Hills Ranch • La Loma • 87724 (505) 427-7016 Product: apples, plums, pears, melons, peaches, chile, sweet corn, okra, pumpkins, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, squash, spinach, onions, dry pinto beans Other: eggs, lamb, dry beans
Emery Urban Jr. 237 La Pradira • Santa Rosa • 88435 (505) 472-5948 Product: apples, pears, melons, peaches, chile, sweet corn, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, squash Luna County J. W. Donaldson JW Donaldson Company 1535 River Road NE • Deming • 88030 (505) 546-7079 Product: dry pinto beans
John Sweetser 10520 Hermanas Road SW • Deming • 88030 (505) 546-2915 Product: dry pinto beans Other: pecans Otero County Mark Cadwallader Cadwallader Orchards and Garden Box 321 • Mountain Park • 88325 (505) 682-3048 [email protected] Product: apples, cherries, sweet corn, pumpkins Other: ornamental corn and gourds
Ken Henderson Rancho Del Muerto Vineyard 1816 Alaska Avenue • Alamogordo • 88310 (505) 437-1571 [email protected] Product: melons, chile, pumpkins, squash Other: wine grapes
Roy King Kings Farm PO Box 502 • Mountain Park • 88325 (505) 682-2627 [email protected] Product: apples, plums
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 13 Otero County (continued) Ernest Martinez Bar-M Farms 602 La Luz Canyon Road • La Luz • 88337 (505) 434-6875 [email protected] Uncertified Organic Product: apples, cherries
Robert Nichols Nichols Ranch 224 Cottonwood Canyon • La Luz • 88337 (505) 437-6975 [email protected] Product: apples, cherries
Doris & Ronald Schulte 6019 La Borcita • La Luz • 88337 (505) 437-3285 Product: apples Other: dairy goats, milk, meat, cheese Rio Arriba County Don Bustos Santa Cruz Farm PO Box 5045 • Española • 87532 (505) 514-1662 [email protected] Certified Organic Product: mixed salad greens Other: radishes
Mary S. Campbell Rancho Arco Iris PO Box 220 • Dixon • 87527 (505) 579-9141 [email protected] Product: apples, pears, peaches, cherries, chile, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash
Eddie Esquibel Esquibel Farms PO Box 302 • Velarde • 87582 (505) 852-2496 [email protected] Product: apples, chile
Danny Farrar Rancho La Jolla PO Box 498 • Velarde • 87582 (505) 852-3144 [email protected] Product: apples, cherries, melons, peaches, pears, plums, carrots, chile, cucumbers, onions, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes Other: garlic, dry red chile, chicos
Sage Faulkner Soaring Eagle Ranch PO Box 171 • Los Ojos • 87551 (505) 588-7424 [email protected] Certified Organic, Grassfed Other: beef
Pete Fresquez Fresquez Farm 9 Loma Lane • Española • 87532 (505) 753-3628 Uncertified Organic Product: chile, sweet corn, tomatoes, green beans
David & Loretta Fresquez Monte Vista Organic Farm 66 CR 544 • Española • 87532 (505) 753-6817 [email protected] Certified Organic Product: berries, cherries, lettuce, pumpkins, tomatoes, mixed salad greens, cucumbers, carrots, squash, spinach, potatoes, onions Other: garlic, garlic scape powder
Toby Gallegos Toby Gallegos Box 54 • Cañones • 87516 (505) 638-5689 Certified Organic Product: apples, plums, berries, pears, melons, peaches, cherries, chile, sweet corn, lettuce, pumpkins, tomatoes, green beans, mixed salad greens, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, squash, spinach, potatoes, onions, dry pinto beans
Charlie Gasca Gasca Farms PO Box 46 • Velarde • 87582 (505) 852-2561 [email protected] Product: apples, pears, peaches, cchile, sweet corn, cucumbers
Benjamin P. Griego Benjamin P.Griego Box 262 • Velarde • 87582 (505) 852-2219 Product: apples, peaches
14 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Ron & Gayle Ice Ice’s Organic Farm PO Box 474 • Alcalde • 87511 (505) 852-2589 [email protected] Certified Organic Product: berries, pears, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions Other: jams and jellies, herbal vinegars
Solomon Jaramillo Jaramillo Orchards 26 South San Pedro • Española • 87533 no phone Product: apples, plums, berries, pears, peaches, cherries
Walter & Betty Lea Cottonwood Lane Orchards PO Box 595 • Velarde • 87582 (505) 852-4121 [email protected] Certified Organic Product: apples, berries, peaches, cherries
Joseph (Gene) Lopez Gene Lopez Orchards PO Box 846 • Alcalde • 87511 (505) 852-4712 Uncertified Organic Product: apples, plums, cherries, chile, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash Other: chicos
Steve & Kim Martin Growing Opportunities PO Box 949 • Alcalde • 87511 (505) 852-9256 Product: tomatoes, cucumbers
Fred Martinez F. Martinez Orchards PO Box 219 • Dixon • 87527 (505) 579-4309 Product: apples, peaches
Rick R. Mascareñas Rancho San Gabriel PO Box 1180 • Ohkay Owingeh • 87566 (505) 852-4280 [email protected] Product: apples Other: alfalfa, grass hay
Pat Montoya Pat Montoya’s Family Orchard PO Box 41 • Española • 87532 (505) 753-5647 Uncertified Organic Product: apples, pears, peaches, cherries Other: apple cider, dried apples
Leo G. Quintana Leo’s Produce PO Box 3434 • Fairview • 87533 (505) 852-2294 Uncertified Organic Product: apples, pears, peaches, chile, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, onions
James Romero JR Farms 6800 Orphelia Avenue NE • Albuquerque • 87109 (505) 821-0822 [email protected] Product: apples, plums, pears, peaches, cherries, chile, sweet corn, tomatoes
Levi & Angelina Valdez Rancho Llam Box 112 • Velarde • 87582 (505) 852-4105 Product: apples, pears, peaches
Archie Velarde PO Box 123 • Velarde • 87582 (505) 852-2581 Uncertified Organic Product: apples, pears, cherries, chile, pumpkins, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, squash, onions Other: beets, turnips, peas
Eddie Velarde The Fruit Basket Box 4 • Velarde • 87582 (505) 852-2310 [email protected] Product: apples, plums, pears, peaches Other: chile powder, posole, apple juice
Euralia M. Vigil Rancho Alegre PO Box 282 • Chimayo • 87522 (505) 351-4539 Uncertified Organic Product: apples, plums, pears, peaches, cherries
Jimmy Vigil PO Box 435 • Chimayo • 87522 (505) 351-4579 Product: apples, chile
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 15 Rio Arriba County (continued) Dan Yarbrough Bee Tree Farm PO Box 1535 • Ohkay Owingeh • 87566 (505) 852-0119 [email protected] Registered Organic Product: apples, chile, potatoes Other: eggs Roosevelt County Mark Balko 4131 NM 114 • Lingo • 88123 (505) 760-5275 [email protected] Product: okra, pumpkins, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, cabbage, squash, potatoes, onions
Allen S. Deen Allen S. Deen Farm 2751 S. Roosevelt Road • Portales • 88130 (505) 478-2413 Other: hay, milo, wheat San Juan County Tommy Bolack B Square Ranch 3901 Bloomfield Hwy • Farmington • 87401 (505) 325-4275 Product: apples, melons, chile, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, squash, spinach, potatoes, onions
Roselyn Yazzie Navajo Agricultural Products 10050 NM Hwy 371 • Farmington • 87401 (505) 566-2600 [email protected] Product: dry pinto beans Other: black beans
Jason Yazzie Navajo Agricultural Products PO Box 1318 • Farmington • 87499 (505) 566-2670 [email protected] Product: potatoes, onions Sandoval County Doug Findley & Heidi Eleftheriou Heidi’s Raspberry Farm PO Box 1329 • Corrales • 87048 (505) 353-1202 [email protected] Certified Organic Product: berries Other: raspberry jam
Robert Himmerich y Valencia Santo Bueno Ranch PO Box 1269 • Peña Blanca • 87041 (505) 838-0423 Uncertified Organic Product: apples, dry pinto beans Other: hard white winter wheat
Cynthia King Xerico 37 Calle de las Brujas • Placitas • 87043 (505) 771-8670 Product: chile, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash Other: vegetable plants, grasses, xeric plants, perennials, trees, gourds
Evelyn C. Losack Curtis Losack Farm 5606 Corrales Road • Corrales • 87048 (505) 897-3672 Uncertified Organic Product: apples, plums, blackberries, peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, onions Other: pies, jams, roll-up fruit leather
F. L. Marquez Marquez Apples PO Box 477 • Bernalillo • 87004 (505) 867-5384 Product: apples
Roger Nagel Hidden Arbor Farms, LLC 3041 Corrales Road • Corrales • 87048 (505) 898-2558 [email protected] Uncertified Organic Product: okra, pumpkins, tomatoes, green beans, potatoes Other: table grapes (red and white), sunflowers, sunflower seeds, dried rose petals and sachets, canned spicy okra, ccanned spicy green beans
16 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Leif Rustebakke Finca de los Cerros Rusticas 4989 Chromium Drive • Rio Rancho • 87124 (505) 994-4865 [email protected] Uncertified Organic Product: apples, plums, pears, melons, peaches, cherries, okra, pumpkins, tomatoes, green beans, carrots, squash Other: asparagus, cider
Anthony Wagner Wagner’s Farm 42 Wagner Lane • Corrales • 87048 (505) 898-3903 [email protected] Product: apples, melons, peaches, pears, plums, chile, cucumbers, green beans, pumpkins, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes Other: black-eyed peas, jams, dry red chile, roasted and frozen green chile Santa Fe County Sharon Dogruel PO Box 3458 • Nambe • 87501 (505) 455-7612 [email protected] Product: apples, chile, sweet corn, cucumbers, squash
Anthony P.Garcia De Los Ranchos Produce PO Box 5892 • Santa Fe • 87502 (505) 471-0510 [email protected] Product: apples, plums, pears, peaches, chile (dried, green and red), pistachios, dry pinto beans Other: blue corn meal, chicos, dried posole, dried green jalapeño, chipotle, chile pods, dried peas
Michael Lamb Media Farm PO Box 425 • Chimayo • 87522 (505) 351-4881 [email protected] Product: apples, plums, pears, peaches, cherries, chile, sweet corn, lettuce, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots Other: blue corn, herbs, cut flowers, cactus, apple cider, blue corn meal
Manuel Quintana Mr. Q’s PO Box 1759 • Santa Cruz • 87567 (505) 753-4414 [email protected] Certified Organic Product: melons, strawberries, chile, sweet corn, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, squash, onions Other: alfalfa
Kevin Urquhart Victory Lane Market Garden 3 Victory Lane • Edgewood • 87015 (505) 286-1198 [email protected] Product: apples, plums, pears, melons, peaches, cherries, tomatoes, cucumbers
Carlos Vigil Vigil Farm 1154 B State Road 503 • Cundiyo • 87522 (505) 351-1035 Uncertified Organic Product: apples Other: hay
Longino Vigil Nambe Orchards PO Box 3241 • Santa Fe • 87501 (505) 455-2305 Uncertified Organic Product: apples, melons, chile, cucumbers, carrots, spinach Other: capers, peas Sierra County Steve & Jane Darland Old Monticello Organic Farms PO Box 99 • Monticello • 87939 (505) 743-0200 [email protected] Product: apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, green beans, mixed salad greens, squash, onions Other: pomegranates, fresh herbs
Beverly Farr Palomas Orchard LLC PO Box 692 • Williamsburg • 87942 (505) 743-7410 Product: apples
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 17 Taos County Daniel Carmona Cerro Vista Farm PO Box 224 • Cerro • 87519 (505) 770-1426 [email protected] Uncertified Organic Product: lettuce, mixed salad greens, cabbage, carrots, spinach, onions
Johnny A. Casados Johnny A. Casados Farm PO Box 73 • Chamisal • 87521 (505) 587-2172 Product: apples, chile, pumpkins, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, squash, spinach, potatoes, dry pinto beans Other: timothy hay, mixed hay
Teague & Kos Channing Gemini Farm HC 65 Box 7A • Las Trampas • 87576 (505) 689-1172 Uncertified Organic Product: lettuce, tomatoes, mixed salad greens, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, squash, spinach, potatoes, onions Other: beets, radishes, garlic, kale, turnips, herbs
Moira O’Hanlon & Helen Martin 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco PO Box 40 • Arroyo Seco • 87514 (505) 776-8636 [email protected] Uncertified Organic Product: cabbage, carrots, chile, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, mixed salad greens, okra, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, squash, sweet corn, tomatoes Other: peas, arugula, herbs, jams, pesto, cider Torrance County Robert Akin Akin Farm LLC 91 County Road A036 • Estancia • 87016 (505) 384-2825 Product: dry pinto beans (cleaned and bagged) Other: silage
John W. Dixon PO Box 92 • McIntosh • 87032 (505) 384-5409 Product: apples
Dean Schwebach Schwebach Farm PO Box 327 • Moriarty • 87035 (505) 832-6171 [email protected] Product: apples, sweet corn, pumpkins (pie), tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, potatoes, onions, dry pinto beans Other: bolita beans Valencia County Manuel Rodriguez Enrique Farms 39 Sanchez Lane • Belen • 87002 (505) 864-2222 Product: apples, pears, melons, peaches, chile, sweet corn, okra, pumpkins, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, carrots, squash, potatoes, onions, dry pinto beans
J. L. Barkemeyer JLB Farm 115 Vista Solano • Los Lunas • 87031 (505) 235-4453 Product: apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash
18 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory New Mexico farmers’ markets
Albuquerque area
Farmers' markets are Albuquerque Downtown Market an excellent way to establish Location: 8th & Central at Robinson Park connections with local farmers, Schedule: Saturdays, 7am-11am Market Season: early June-late October learn about what types of Contact: Eric Garretson, (505) 243-2230 products are grown in your area, Email: [email protected] and even purchase food Albuquerque Growers’ Market for a school program. Location: Alcazar Street, behind Ta Lin World Market, SE corner of Central & Louisiana Schedule: Saturdays and Tuesdays 7am-12pm Market Season: late June-late October Contact: Ken Hayes, (505) 869-2369
Nob Hill Growers’ Market Location: Morningside Park, 299 Morningside Dr. SE (Morningside Dr. & Lead) Schedule: Thursdays, 3pm-6pm Market Season: early May-early November Contact: Georgia Daves, (505) 869-3553 Email: [email protected]
Bernalillo Farmers’ Market Location: 282 Camino del Pueblo, one block south of US 550 Schedule: Fridays, 4pm-7pm Market Season: early July-late October Contact: Bonnie Hill, (505) 867-9054 Email: [email protected]
Cedar Crest Farmers’ and Arts Market Location: Cedar Crest Center, 12127 N. Hwy 14 Schedule: Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm Market Season: late June-October Contact: Cynthia Daly, (505) 514-6981 Email: [email protected]
Corrales Growers’ Market Location: Recreation Center, 500 Jones Rd., next to new Post Office Schedule: Sundays, 9am-12pm; Wednesdays, 4pm-7pm Market Season: Sundays, late April-end October/Wednesdays closes late September Contact: Al Gonzales, (505) 898-6336
Los Ranchos Growers’ Market Location: City Hall, 6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW Schedule: Saturdays, 7am-11am (8am-11am in October) Market Season: early May-late October. Winter Market every second Saturday of the month starting mid November-mid April, 10am-12pm Contact: Sue Brawley, (505) 890-2799 or (505) 890-3968 Email: [email protected]
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 19 South Valley Growers’ Association Clayton-Five State Producer Growers’ Market Location: Cristo Del Valle Presbyterian Church, Location: Ranch Market parking lot on First Street 3907 Isleta Blvd.SW Schedule: Saturdays and Wednesdays, 10am-sellout Schedule: Saturdays, 8am-12pm Market Season: early July-mid October Market Season: mid June-mid October Contact: Pete Arguello, (505) 374-2850 Contact: Rhonda Reinert, (505) 877-4044 Email: [email protected] Clovis Farmers’ Market Location: 1st Baptist Church parking lot Elsewhere in New Mexico (Corner of 4th & Pile) Schedule: Saturdays 8am-sellout; Tuesdays 4pm-sellout Acoma Farmers’ Market Market Season: late June-October Location: near Casino Contact: Stan Jones, (505) 763-6505 Schedule: Saturdays, 8am-12pm Market Season: August-October Dixon Farmers’ Market Contact: Rex Salvador, (505) 235-6349 Location: Town Center in front of library Schedule: Wednesdays 4:30pm-7pm Alamogordo Farmers’ Market Market Season: early June-October Location: County Fair Grounds Contact: Jeanne Treadway, (505) 579-4574 Schedule: Saturdays, 7:30am-11am Email: [email protected] Market Season: mid June-mid October Website: www.dixonmarket.com Contact: Ray Metcalf, (505) 437-6092 Edgewood Farmers’ Market Artesia Garden Gushers Market Location: #1 Eunice Ct, behind NAPA Auto Parts Location: Heritage Plaza, corner of Texas & 4th Schedule: Mondays 3pm to 7pm Schedule: Saturdays, 8am-12pm Market Season: late June-late October Market Season: late June-mid November Contact: Craig Noorlander, (505) 281-7851 Contact: Lisa Frederick, (505) 703-8804 Española Farmers’ Market Aztec Farmers’ Market Location: 1027 N Railroad Ave (behind Angelina’s restaurant) Location: Westside Plaza, 1409 W Aztec Blvd Schedule: Mondays, 10am-5pm Schedule: Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm Market Season: early June-October Market Season: mid June-October Contact: Sabra Moore, (505) 685-4842 Contact: Elisa Bird, (505) 334-3090, ext. 3 Email: [email protected]
Belen/Valencia County Growers’ Market Farmington Farmers’ Market Location: Anna Becker Park, Hwy 309/Reinken Ave Location: Animas Park off Browning Parkway Schedule: Fridays, 4:30pm-sellout Schedule: Saturdays 8am-11am; Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm Market Season: early July-October Market Season: mid July-mid October Contact: Jenniffer Singleterry, (505) 401-4390 Contact: Jan Tomko, (505) 334-9496 Email: [email protected] ATAC’s Capitan Farmers’ Market Location: 115 Smokey Bear Blvd. (Hwy 380, across from Gallup Farmers’ Market Smokey Bear Historical Park) Location: Downtown walkway off Coal Ave Schedule: Saturdays 8am-11am Schedule: Saturdays 8:30am-11am Market Season: July-late October Market Season: late July-mid October Contact: Daryl Franklin, (505) 653-4678 Contact: Carole Palmer, (928) 871-4871 Email: [email protected] Chaparral Farmers’ Market Location: 101 County Line, corner of County Line and Jemez Farmers’ Market State Line Location: Red Rocks, Hwy 4 Schedule: Sundays 9am-12 pm Schedule: Saturdays 8am-12pm Market Season: mid July-October Market Season: mid August- first freeze Contact: Sherry Blake, (505) 824-4220 Contact: John D Romero, (505) 239-0628
20 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Las Cruces Farmers & Craft Market Roswell Farmers’ and Gardeners’ Market Location: Downtown Mall Location: Court House lawn between 4th and 5th Schedule: Saturdays & Wednesdays, 8am-12:30pm on South Main Market Season: year round. Schedule: Saturdays, 7am-11am Please note: this is mostly a crafts market. Market Season: mid July–late September Contact: Olivia Hennessey, (505) 541-2288 Contact: Pat Green, (505) 622-4155 Email: [email protected] San Felipe Farmers’ Market Las Vegas:Tri-County Farmers’ Market Location: San Felipe Casino Grounds, off I-25 Location: 6th St and University Schedule: Wednesdays, 4pm-7pm Schedule: Saturdays 7am-12pm, Wednesdays 8am-sellout Market Season: early July-late October Market Season: June-mid November Contact: Felice Lucero, (505) 321-8189 Contact: Daniel Hern, (505) 799-8315 Email: [email protected]
Los Alamos Farmers’ Market Santa Fe: Railyard Farmers’ Market Location: Mesa Public Library, Central & 20th Location: Railyard at Paseo de Peralta Schedule: Thursdays, 7am-1pm Schedule: Saturdays & Tuesdays, 7am-12pm Market Season: early May-October Market Season: late April-early November Contact: Cindy Talamantes, (505) 581-4651 Winter Market Email: [email protected] Location: 519 Cerrillos Road Schedule: Saturdays, 9am-1pm Mora Valley Farmers’ Market Market Season: November-March Location: Cleveland Roller Mill, Hwy 518, Milemarker 31 Contact: (505) 983-4098 Schedule: Saturdays, 9am-12pm Email: [email protected] Market Season: late June-late September Contact: Wendy Capek, (505) 387-5435 Santa Fe: South Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Location: Santa Fe Place Mall (Rodeo and Cerrillos Road) Pojoaque Valley Farmers’ Market Schedule: Thursdays 3pm-dusk Location: Off Hwy 84/285 next to Poeh Pueblo Market Season: mid July-September Cultural Center Contact: (505) 983-4098 Schedule: Wednesdays 3pm-7pm, & Saturdays 8am-2pm Email: [email protected] Market Season: early June-late October Contact: Cindy Talamantes, (505) 581-4651 Shiprock Farmers’ Market Location: Shiprock Bridge Portales Farmers’ Market Schedule: Saturdays, 8am-2pm Location: Corner of West 1st & Ave B Market Season: early August-first freeze Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays, 4pm-sellout Contact: Jeannie Benally, (505) 368-1028 Market Season: mid June-first freeze Contact: Margie Plummer, (505) 760-0690 Silver City Farmers’ Market Email: [email protected] Location: Grant County Administration Center, 1400 Hwy 180 East Questa Farmers’ Market Schedule: Saturdays 8:30am-12pm Location: Questa Supermarket parking lot Market Season: early May-late October Schedule: Sundays, 11am-2pm Contact: Regina Vinson, (505) 388-9441 Market Season: late May-mid October Email: [email protected] Contact: Rebecca Cross, (505) 586-1668 Socorro Farmers’ Market Ramah Farmers’ Market Location: Socorro Plaza Location: Ramah Café Parking Area on Hwy 53, Schedule: Saturdays 8am-sellout; Tuesdays 5pm-7pm next to Enchanted Swiss Bakery Market Season: Sat. May-October. / Tues. July-October Schedule: Saturdays, 10am-1pm Contact: Deborah Dean, (505) 835-8927 Market Season: early June-early October Contact: Jackie Rossignol, (505) 783-4440
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 21 Sunland Park Farmers’ Market Location: Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, Ardovino Drive Schedule: Saturdays, 7:30am-12pm Market Season: late May-early September Contact: Robert Ardovino, (505) 589-0653 Email: [email protected]
Taos County Farmers’ Market Location: Town Hall parking lot next to library, 1 blk NW of Plaza Schedule: Saturdays, 8am-1pm Market Season: mid May-late October Contact: Eytan Salinger, (505) 751-7575 Email: [email protected]
Taos Pueblo Farmers’ Market Location: Red Willow Center For More Information contact: Schedule: Sundays, 10am-2pm Market Season: mid July-mid October New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association Contact: Shirley Trujillo, (505) 758-5990 Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-888-983-4400 • (505) 983-4010 Tierra Amarilla: 320 Aztec St, Suite B Santa Fe, NM 87501 Jardines del Norte Farmers’ Market Location: Community Bank Parking Lot, US Rte 84 Schedule: Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm Market Season: late July-late September Contact: Maria Flores, (505) 756-1874 Email: [email protected]
Truth or Consequences Farmers’ Market Location: Ralph Edwards Park, downtown T or C Schedule: Saturdays, 8:30am-11am Market Season: July-October Contact: Charles McKinney, (505) 894-3737
Tucumcari Farmers’ Market Location: Whales Park, corner of Lake St & Tucumcari Blvd Schedule: Saturdays & Tuesdays 5pm-7pm Market Season: July-mid October Contact: Judy Smith, (505) 461-3346
Tularosa Farmers’ Market Location: Community Center Park, corner of Bookout & Central Schedule: Saturdays, 8am-11am Market Season: mid June-mid October Contact: Loretta Johnson, (505) 585-2297 Email: [email protected]
22 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Section Two
Farmers listed by product New Mexico produce availability chart
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 23 Fruit
Apples County Farmer Farm Name Bernalillo Gutierrez, Fred D. Gutierrez Farm Bernalillo Shelton, O. E. Shelton Farms Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Bernalillo Walton, James Walton Farm Bernalillo Wheeler, Denise Albuquerque Sun Dried Chaves Runyan, Tom Tom and Pam Runyan Ranches Grant Grunerud, Sharlene No Cattle Company Grant Spitzer, W. WW Mimbres Valley Orchard Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Otero Cadwallader, Mark Cadwallader Orchards and Gardens Otero King, Roy Kings Farm Otero Martinez, Ernest Bar-M Farms Otero Nichols, Robert Nichols RanchGardens Otero Schulte, Doris & Ronald Gene Rio Arriba Campbell, Mary S. Rancho Arco Iris Rio Arriba Esquibel, Eddie Esquibel Farms Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Gasca, Charlie Gasca Farm Rio Arriba Griego, Benjamin P. Benjamin P. Griego Rio Arriba Jaramillo, Solomon Jaramillo Orchards Rio Arriba Lea, Walter & Betty Cottonwood Lane Orchards Rio Arriba Lopez, Joseph (Gene) Gene Lopez Orchards Rio Arriba Martinez, Fred F. Martinez Orchards Rio Arriba Mascareñas, Rick R. Rancho San Gabriel Rio Arriba Montoya, Pat Pat Montoya’s Family Orchard Rio Arriba Quintana, Leo G. Leo’s Produce Rio Arriba Romero, James JR Farms Rio Arriba Valdez, Levi & Angelina Rancho Llam Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Rio Arriba Velarde, Eddie The Fruit Basket Rio Arriba Vigil, Euralia M. Rancho Alegre Rio Arriba Vigil, Jimmy Rio Arriba Yarbrough, Dan Bee Tree Farm San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Sandoval Himmerich y Valencia, Robert Santo Bueno Ranch Sandoval Losack, Evelyn C. Curtis Losack Farm Sandoval Marquez, F. L. Marquez Apples Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm
24 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory County Farmer Farm Name Santa Fe Dogruel, Sharon Santa Fe Garcia, Anthony P. De Los Ranchos Produce Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Santa Fe Vigil, Carlos Vigil Farm Santa Fe Vigil, Longino Nambe Orchards Sierra Darland, Steve & Jane Old Monticello Organic Farms Sierra Farr, Beverly Palomas Orchard LLC Taos Casados, Johnny A. Johnny A. Casados Farm Torrance Dixon, John W. Torrance Schwebach, Dean Schwebach Farm Valencia Barkemeyer, J. L. JLB Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Berries
Bernalillo Walton, James Walton Farm Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Ice, Ron & Gayle Ice’s Organic Farm Rio Arriba Jaramillo, Solomon Jaramillo Orchards Rio Arriba Lea, Walter & Betty Cottonwood Lane Orchards Sandoval Losack, Evelyn C. Curtis Losack Farm Sandoval Findley, Doug Heidi’s Raspberry Farm Cherries
Bernalillo Gutierrez, Fred D. Gutierrez Farm Bernalillo Reed, Michael La Orilla Farm Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Otero Cadwallader, Mark Cadwallader Orchards and Gardens Otero Martinez, Ernest Bar-M Farms Otero Nichols, Robert Nichols Ranch Rio Arriba Campbell, Mary S. Rancho Arco Iris Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Jaramillo, Solomon Jaramillo Orchards Rio Arriba Lea, Walter & Betty Cottonwood Lane Orchards Rio Arriba Lopez, Joseph (Gene) Gene Lopez Orchards Rio Arriba Montoya, Pat Pat Montoya’s Family Orchard Rio Arriba Romero, James JR Farms Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Rio Arriba Vigil, Euralia M. Rancho Alegre Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 25 Melons County Farmer Farm Name Bernalillo Gutierrez, Fred D. Gutierrez Farm Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. Mysterious Horizons Farm Doña Ana Morrow, Harvey Morrow Farms Doña Ana Ogaz, Adrian Ogaz Farms Eddy Haldeman, Vernon Haldeman Farms Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Guadalupe Serrano, Charlie Charlie Serrano Otero Henderson, Ken Rancho Del Muerto Vineyard Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Gallegos San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr. Q’s Santa Fe Vigil, Longino Nambe Orchards Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Peaches
Bernalillo Gutierrez, Fred D. Gutierrez Farm Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Bernalillo Wheeler, Denise Albuquerque Sun Dried Grant Spitzer, W. WW Mimbres Valley Orchard Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Rio Arriba Campbell, Mary S. Rancho Arco Iris Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Gasca, Charlie Gasca Farms Rio Arriba Griego, Benjamin P. Benjamin P. Griego Rio Arriba Jaramillo, Solomon Jaramillo Orchards Rio Arriba Lea, Walter & Betty Cottonwood Lane Orchards Rio Arriba Martinez, Fred F. Martinez Orchards Rio Arriba Montoya, Pat Pat Montoya’s Family Orchard Rio Arriba Quintana, Leo G. Leo’s Produce Rio Arriba Romero, James JR Farms Rio Arriba Valdez, Levi & Angelina Rancho Llam Rio Arriba Vigil, Euralia M. Rancho Alegre Rio Arriba Velarde, Eddie The Fruit Basket Sandoval Losack, Evelyn C. Curtis Losack Farm Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Garcia, Anthony P. De Los Ranchos Produce Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms
26 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Pears County Farmer Farm Name Bernalillo Gutierrez, Fred D. Gutierrez Farm Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Bernalillo Walton, James Walton Farm Grant Grunerud, Sharlene No Cattle Company Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Rio Arriba Campbell, Mary S. Rancho Arco Iris Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Gasca, Charlie Gasca Farms Rio Arriba Ice, Ron & Gayle Ice’s Organic Farm Rio Arriba Jaramillo, Solomon Jaramillo Orchards Rio Arriba Montoya, Pat Pat Montoya’s Family Orchard Rio Arriba Quintana, Leo G. Leo’s Produce Rio Arriba Romero, James JR Farms Rio Arriba Velarde, Eddie The Fruit Basket Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Rio Arriba Vigil, Euralia M. Rancho Alegre Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Garcia, Anthony P. De Los Ranchos Produce Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Plums Bernalillo Gutierrez, Fred D. Gutierrez Farm Bernalillo Reed, Michael La Orilla Farm Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Bernalillo Walton, James Walton Farm Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Otero King, Roy Kings Farm Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Jaramillo, Solomon Jaramillo Orchards Rio Arriba Lopez, Joseph (Gene) Gene Lopez Orchards Rio Arriba Romero, James JR Farms Rio Arriba Velarde, Eddie The Fruit Basket Rio Arriba Vigil, Euralia M. Rancho Alegre San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Sandoval Losack, Evelyn C. Curtis Losack Farm Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Garcia, Anthony P. De Los Ranchos Produce Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr. Q’s Taos Carmona, Daniel Cerro Vista Farm
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 27 Vegetables
Cabbage County Farmer Farm Name Bernalillo Wheeler, Denise Albuquerque Sun Dried Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Roosevelt Balko, Mark San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr. Q’s Taos Carmona, Daniel Cerro Vista Farm Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Carrots Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. Mysterious Horizons Farm Grant Williams, Cody Marley Organics Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Santa Fe Vigil, Longino Nambe Orchards Taos Carmona, Daniel Cerro Vista Farm Taos Casados, Johnny A. Johnny A. Casados Farm Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Chile Doña Ana Morrow, Harvey Morrow Farms Doña Ana Ogaz, Adrian Ogaz Farms Eddy Haldeman, Vernon Haldeman Farms Grant Grunerud, Sharlene No Cattle Company Guadalupe Serrano, Charlie Charlie Serrano Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Luna Donaldson, J. W. JW Donaldson Company Otero Henderson, Ken Rancho Del Muerto Vineyard Rio Arriba Campbell, Mary S. Rancho Arco Iris Rio Arriba Esquibel, Eddie Esquibel Farms Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla
28 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory County Farmer Farm Name Rio Arriba Fresquez, Pete Fresquez Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Gasca, Charlie Gasca Farms Rio Arriba Lopez, Joseph (Gene) Gene Lopez Orchards Rio Arriba Romero, James JR Farms Rio Arriba Quintana, Leo G. Leo’s Produce Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Rio Arriba Vigil, Jimmy Rio Arriba Yarbrough, Dan Bee Tree Farm San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Sandoval King, Cynthia Xerico Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Dogruel, Sharon Santa Fe Garcia, Anthony P. De Los Ranchos Produce Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr. Q’s Santa Fe Vigil, Longino Nambe Orchards Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Cucumbers Bernalillo Gutierrez, Fred D. Gutierrez Farm Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Bernalillo Wheeler, Denise Albuquerque Sun Dried Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. Mysterious Horizons Farm Eddy Haldeman, Vernon Haldeman Farms Guadalupe Serrano, Charlie Charlie Serrano Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Rio Arriba Campbell, Mary S. Rancho Arco Iris Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Gasca, Charlie Gasca Farms Rio Arriba Ice, Ron & Gayle Ice’s Organic Farm Rio Arriba Lopez, Joseph (Gene) Gene Lopez Orchards Rio Arriba Martin, Steve & Kim Growing Opportunities Rio Arriba Quintana, Leo G. Leo’s Produce Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Roosevelt Balko, Mark San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Sandoval Losack, Evelyn C. Curtis Losack Farm Sandoval King, Cynthia Xerico Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Dogruel, Sharon Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr. Q’s
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 29 Cucumbers (continued) County Farmer Farm Name Santa Fe Vigil, Longino Nambe Orchards Taos Casados, Johnny A. Johnny A. Casados Farm Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Torrance Schwebach, Dean Schwebach Farm Valencia Barkemeyer, J. L. JLB Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Green Beans Doña Ana Ogaz, Adrian Ogaz Farms Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Rio Arriba Fresquez, Pete Fresquez Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Roosevelt Balko, Mark Sandoval Nagel, Roger Hidden Arbor Farms, LLC Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Santa Fe Urquhart, Kevin Victory Lane Market Garden Sierra Darland, Steve & Jane Old Monticello Organic Farms Taos Casados, Johnny A. Johnny A. Casados Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Lettuce Bernalillo Wheeler, Denise Albuquerque Sun Dried Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. Mysterious Horizons Farm Grant Williams, Cody Marley Organics Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Taos Carmona, Daniel Cerro Vista Farm Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Mixed Salad Greens Bernalillo Reed, Michael La Orilla Farm Bernalillo Wheeler, Denise Albuquerque Sun Dried Rio Arriba Bustos, Don Santa Cruz Farm Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Sierra Darland, Steve & Jane Old Monticello Organic Farms Taos Carmona, Daniel Cerro Vista Farm
30 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory County Farmer Farm Name Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco
Okra Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. Mysterious Horizons Farm Doña Ana Ogaz, Adrian Ogaz Farms Eddy Haldeman, Vernon Haldeman Farms Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Roosevelt Balko, Mark Sandoval Nagel, Roger Hidden Arbor Farms, LLC Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Onions Bernalillo Reed, Michael La Orilla Farm Bernalillo Schuster, Dan Fairfield Farmer Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Doña Ana Morrow, Harvey Morrow Farms Eddy Haldeman, Vernon Haldeman Farms Grant Williams, Cody Marley Organics Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Ice, Ron & Gayle Ice’s Organic Farm Rio Arriba Quintana, Leo G. Leo’s Produce Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Roosevelt Balko, Mark San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch San Juan Yazzie, Jason, NAPI Sandoval Losack, Evelyn C. Curtis Losack Farm Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr. Q’s Sierra Darland, Steve & Jane Old Monticello Organic Farms Taos Carmona, Daniel Cerro Vista Farm Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Torrance Schwebach, Dean Schwebach Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Potatoes Bernalillo Wheeler, Denise Albuquerque Sun Dried Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Yarbrough, Dan Bee Tree Farm Roosevelt Balko, Mark
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 31 Potatoes (continued) County Farmer Farm Name San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch San Juan Yazzie, Jason NAPI Sandoval Nagel, Roger Hidden Arbor Farms, LLC Taos Casados, Johnny A. Johnny A. Casados Farm Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Torrance Schwebach, Dean Schwebach Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Pumpkins Curry Davis, Kenneth Kenneth Davis Farms Inc. Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. Mysterious Horizons Farm Doña Ana Morrow, Harvey Morrow Farms Eddy Haldeman, Vernon Haldeman Farms Guadalupe Serrano, Charlie Charlie Serrano Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Otero Cadwallader, Mark Cadwallader Orchards and Gardens Otero Henderson, Ken Rancho Del Muerto Vineyard Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Lopez, Joseph (Gene) Gene Lopez Orchards Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Roosevelt Balko, Mark San Juan Bolack Tommy, B Square Ranch Sandoval Nagel, Roger Hidden Arbor Farms, LLC Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr. Q’s Santa Fe Urquhart, Kevin Victory Lane Market Garden Sierra Darland, Steve & Jane Old Monticello Organic Farms Taos Casados, Johnny A. Johnny A. Casados Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Torrance Schwebach, Dean Schwebach Farm Valencia Barkemeyer, J. L. JLB Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Spinach Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. Mysterious Horizons Farm Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Taos Carmona, Daniel Cerro Vista Farm Taos Casados, Johnny A. Johnny A. Casados Farm Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco
32 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Squash County Farmer Farm Name Bernalillo Reed, Michael La Orilla Farm Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Bernalillo Wheeler, Denise Albuquerque Sun Dried Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. Mysterious Horizons Farm Eddy Haldeman, Vernon Haldeman Farms Grant Grunerud, Sharlene No Cattle Company Grant Williams, Cody Marley Organics Guadalupe Serrano, Charlie Charlie Serrano Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Otero Henderson, Ken Rancho Del Muerto Vineyard Rio Arriba Campbell, Mary S. Rancho Arco Iris Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Lopez, Joseph (Gene) Gene Lopez Orchards Rio Arriba Quintana, Leo G. Leo’s Produce Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Roosevelt Balko, Mark San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Sandoval King, Cynthia Xerico Sandoval Losack, Evelyn C. Curtis Losack Farm Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Dogruel, Sharon Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr. Q’s Santa Fe Vigil, Longino Nambe Orchards Sierra Darland, Steve & Jane Old Monticello Organic Farms Taos Casados, Johnny A. Johnny A. Casados Farm Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Torrance Schwebach, Dean Schwebach Farm Valencia Barkemeyer, J. L. JLB Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Sweet Corn Curry Davis, Kenneth Kenneth Davis Farms Inc. Doña Ana Ogaz, Adrian Ogaz Farms Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Otero Cadwallader, Mark Cadwallader Orchards and Gardens Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Fresquez, Pete Fresquez Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Gasca, Charlie Gasca Farms
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 33 Sweet Corn County Farmer Farm Name Rio Arriba Romero, James JR Farms Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Dogruel, Sharon Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr. Q’s Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Torrance Schwebach, Dean Schwebach Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Tomatoes Bernalillo Gutierrez, Fred D. Gutierrez Farm Bernalillo Schuster, Dan Fairfield Farmer Bernalillo Valencia, George C. Valencia Farm Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. Mysterious Horizons Farm Eddy Haldeman, Vernon Haldeman Farms Grant Grunerud, Sharlene No Cattle Company Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Guadalupe Urban, Emery, Jr. Rio Arriba Campbell, Mary S. Rancho Arco Iris Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny Rancho La Jolla Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta Monte Vista Organic Farm Rio Arriba Fresquez, Pete Fresquez Farm Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos Rio Arriba Ice, Ron & Gayle Ice’s Organic Farm Rio Arriba Lopez, Joseph (Gene) Gene Lopez Orchards Rio Arriba Martin, Steve & Kim Growing Opportunities Rio Arriba Quintana, Leo G. Leo’s Produce Rio Arriba Romero, James JR Farms Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie Roosevelt Balko, Mark San Juan Bolack, Tommy B Square Ranch Sandoval King, Cynthia Xerico Sandoval Losack, Evelyn C. Curtis Losack Farm Sandoval Nagel, Roger Hidden Arbor Farms, LLC Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif Finca de los Cerros Rusticas Sandoval Wagner, Anthony Wagner’s Farm Santa Fe Lamb, Michael Media Farm Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel Mr.Q’s Sierra Darland, Steve & Jane Old Monticello Organic Farms Taos Channing, Teague & Kos Gemini Farm Taos O’Hanlon, Moira 2 Blondes Farming in Arroyo Seco Torrance Schwebach, Dean Schwebach Farm Valencia Barkemeyer, J. L. JLB Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms
34 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Nuts/Flours/Dry products
Dry Pinto Beans County Farmer Farm Name Doña Ana Morrow, Harvey Morrow Farms Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. Rolling Hills Ranch Luna Donaldson, J. W. JW Donaldson Company Luna Sweetser, John Rio Arriba Gallegos, Toby Toby Gallegos San Juan Yazzie, Roselyn NAPI Bean Plant Sandoval Himmerich y Valencia, Robert Santo Bueno Ranch Santa Fe Garcia, Anthony P. De Los Ranchos Produce Taos Casados, Johnny A. Johnny A. Casados Farm Torrance Akin, Robert Akin Farm LLC Torrance Schwebach, Dean Schwebach Farm Valencia Rodriguez, Manuel Enrique Farms Pistachios
Santa Fe Garcia, Anthony P. De Los Ranchos Produce
Whole Wheat Flour
Curry Davis, Kenneth Kenneth Davis Farms Inc.
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 35 Other products
County Farmer Product Bernalillo Gutierrez, Fred D. nectarines, apricots, asian pears, quince Bernalillo Reed, Michael grapes, quince, herbs, kale, chard, garlic, leeks, cut flowers, braising mix, bagged herbs Bernalillo Schuster, Dan flowers, garlic, cooking greens, herbs Bernalillo Walton, James alfalfa Doña Ana Graham, Jeff W. pecans, eggplant, herbs, dried herbs, shelled pecans Grant Williams, Cody garlic Guadalupe Sullivan, Earl J. eggs, lambs, dry beans Luna Sweetser, John pecans Otero Cadwallader, Mark ornamental corn, gourds Otero Henderson, Ken wine grapes Otero Schulte, Doris & Ronald Gene dairy goats, meat, milk, cheese Rio Arriba Bustos, Don radishes Rio Arriba Farrar, Danny garlic, dry red chile, chicos Rio Arriba Faulkner, Sage beef Rio Arriba Fresquez, David & Loretta garlic, garlic scape powder Rio Arriba Mascareñas, Rick R. alfalfa, grass hay Rio Arriba Yarbrough, Dan eggs Rio Arriba Velarde, Archie beets, turnips, peas Roosevelt Deen, Allen S. hay, milo, wheat San Juan Yazzie, Jason beans San Juan Yazzie, Roselyn black beans Sandoval Findley, Doug raspberry jam Sandoval Himmerich y Valencia, Robert hard white winter wheat Sandoval King, Cynthia vegetable plants, grasses, xeric plants, perennials, trees, gourds Sandoval Nagel, Roger table grapes (red and white), sunflowers/seeds, dried rose petals/sachets, canned spicy okra, canned spicy green beans Sandoval Rustebakke, Leif asparagus, cider Sandoval Wagner, Anthony black-eyed peas, jams, dry red chile, roasted & frozen green chile Santa Fe Lamb, Michael blue corn, herbs, cut flowers, cactus, apple cider, blue corn meal Santa Fe Quintana, Manuel alfalfa Santa Fe Vigil, Carlos hay Santa Fe Vigil, Longino capers, peas Sierra Darland, Steve & Jane pomegranates, fresh herbs, bath salt rub, hydrosols, face and body creams Taos Casados, Johnny A. timothy hay Taos Channing, Teague & Kos beets, radishes, garlic, kale, turnips, herbs Taos O’Hanlon, Moira peas, arugula, fresh herbs, jams, pesto, cider Torrance Akin, Robert silage Torrance Schwebach, Dean bolita beans
36 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory New Mexico produce availability chart
Organized according to surveyed crops Please note: Actual availability could vary slightly
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Fruit Apples Berries Cherries Peaches Pears Plums Melons
Vegetables Cabbage Carrots Chile Cucumbers Green beans Lettuce Mixed salad greens Okra Onions Potatoes Pumpkins Spinach Squash Sweet corn Tomatoes
Nuts/Flour/Dry products Dry pinto beans Pistachios Whole wheat flour
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 37 38 Section Three
Central New Mexico institutions Includes K-12 schools, retirement and nursing centers, correctional facilities, private corporations, higher education institutions, and culinary schools Restaurants interested in purchasing local foods
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 39 K-12 schools—public, charter, tribal
Bernalillo County Albuquerque Academy Laura Gilbert, FSD 6400 Wyoming Blvd NE • Albuquerque • 87109 [email protected] (505) 828-3245 Has indicated interest in: apples, melons, cherries, peaches, berries, plums, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, mixed salad greens, green beans, spinach, onions, whole wheat flour Albuquerque Public Schools Mary Swift, FSD 720 Rankin Rd NE. • Albuquerque • 87107 [email protected] (505) 345-5661 Ext.37041 Has indicated interest in: apples, melons, pears, cherries, peaches, berries, plums, chile, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, mixed salad greens, spinach Albuquerque Public School, Catering Drayanna Masingale, SNS 720 Rankin Rd NE • Albuquerque • 87101 [email protected] (505) 243-6685 Ext. 37618 Horizon Academy Elementary Charlotte Chavez, FSD 3713 Isleta SW • Albuquerque • 87105 [email protected] (505) 873-4100 Horizon Academy Tech. & Art Roman Martinez, Adm/FSD 3765 Isleta Blvd SW • Albuquerque • 87105 [email protected] (505) 314-2212 Horizon Academy West Dr Stephen Eckert, Adm. 1900 Atrisco Dr. NW • Albuquerque • 87120 [email protected] (505) 344-3481 La Academia de Esperanza Rhonda Lovato, Bus. Mng. 5310 Sequoia NW • Albuquerque • 87120 [email protected] (505) 352-3060 Los Puentes Charter School Terri Barnes, FSD 1106 Griegos Rd. NW • Albuquerque • 87107 [email protected] (505) 342-5959 Nuestros Valores Charter Jennifer English, FSD 1021 Isleta SW • Albuquerque • 87105 [email protected] (505) 873-7758 Ext. 102 Queen of Heaven School Dr. Richard Dodson, Prin/FSD 5303 Phoenix NE • Albuquerque • 87110 [email protected] (505) 881-2484 RFK Charter High School Charlotte Zilink 1511 Central NE • Albuquerque • 87106 [email protected] (505) 923-3034 South Valley Academy Alan Marks, Head Teacher/FSD 3426 Blake Rd. SW • Albuquerque • 87105 [email protected] (505) 452-3132 Cibola County Grants/Cíbola County Schools Pauline A. Barker, FSD PO Box 8 • Grants • 87020 [email protected] (505) 285-2776 Has indicated interest in: apples, melons, pears, cherries, peaches, berries, plums, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, mixed salad greens, potatoes, cabbage, onions, whole wheat flour K’awaiki Laguna Schools Yolanda Batrez, FSD PO Box 207 • Laguna • 87026 [email protected] (505) 552-9091 Has indicated interest in: apples, melons, pears, cherries, peaches, berries, plums, chile, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, mixed salad greens, potatoes, sweet corn, onions, pistachios, dry pinto beans, whole wheat flour Pine Hill Schools Howard Adeky, FSD Box 182 • Pine Hill • 87357 [email protected] (505) 775-4242 Ext. 324 Sky City Comm School Regina Starr Vicente, FSD Box 349 • Pueblo of Ácoma • 87034 [email protected] (505) 552-6671 Ext. 525 St. Teresa of Ávila School Jerry García, Prin/FSD 402 E. High St./Box 729 • Grants • 87020 [email protected] (505) 287-2261 Has indicated interest in: apples, melons, pears, peaches, berries, chile, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, potatoes, sweet corn, peanuts To’hajilee Community School Timothy Chavez, FSD PO Box 3468 • Laguna • 87026 [email protected] (505) 831-2132
40 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Guadalupe County Santa Rosa Cons. Schools Moises Herrera, FSD 344 4th St. • Santa Rosa • 88435 [email protected] (505) 472-3171 Vaughn Mun. Schools Roberta Sanchez, FSD PO Box 489 • Vaughn • 88353 [email protected] (505) 584-2283 Ext. 219 Sandoval County Bernalillo Public Schools Debbie J. Trujillo, FSD 224 N. Camino del Pueblo • Bernalillo • 87004 [email protected] (505) 404-5741 Cuba Indep. Schools Carolyn Ruane, FSD PO Box 712 • Cuba • 87013 [email protected] (505)289-3211 Ext. 250 Jemez Day School Freddy Cardenas, Prin/FSD PO Box 139 • Jemez Pueblo • 87024 [email protected] (505) 834-7304 Jemez Valley Public Schools Claudie Thompson, FSD 8501 Hghwy. 4 • Jemez Pueblo • 87024 [email protected] (505) 834-7391 Na’Neelzhiin Ji Olta’ School Eva Tenorio, FSD HCR 79 Box 9 • Cuba • 87013 [email protected] (505) 731-2272 Ojo Encino Day School Leonard Ericsson, Prin. HCR 79, Box 7 • Cuba • 87103 [email protected] (505) 731-2333 Pueblo Pintado School Alice Rico, FSD HCR 79, Box 80 • Cuba • 87013 [email protected] (505) 655-3341 Río Rancho Public Schools Mark Willis, FSD 500 Laser Rd. NE • Rio Rancho • 87124 [email protected] (505) 892-1784 San Diego Riverside Charter Laura Perea, FSD PO Box 99 • Jemez Pueblo • 87024 [email protected] (505) 834-7419 San Felipe Pueblo Elementary Patrick Aragon, FSD PO Box 4343 • San Felipe Pueblo • 87001 [email protected] (505) 867-3364 T’siya Elem & Middle School Anita Loreto, FSD 1000 Borrego Canyon Rd • Zia • 87053 [email protected] (505) 771-2459 Walatowa Charter High School Janet Waquie, FSD 145 Bear Head Canyon Road • Jemez Pueblo • 87024 [email protected] (505) 834-7366 Santa Fe County Pojoaque Valley Schools Virginia Maes, FSD PO Box 3468 • Santa Fe • 87501 [email protected] (505) 455-2255 San Ildefonso Day School Ryan Calabaza, FSD Rte. 5, Box 308 • Santa Fe • 87501 [email protected] (505) 455-2366 Santa Fe Indian School Eloy Romero, FSD Box 5340 • Santa Fe • 87505 [email protected] (505) 989-6355 Santa Fe Public Schools Judi Jaquez, RD, FSD 2600 Cerrillos Rd. • Santa Fe • 87505 [email protected] (505) 467-3602 Has indicated interest in: apples, melons, pears, cherries, peaches, berries, plums, chile, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, mixed salad greens, potatoes, sweet corn, green beans, spinach, cabbage, onions, pistachios, dry pinto beans, whole wheat flour TeTsuGeh Oweenge Day School David Trujillo, FSD Rte. 35, Box 2 • Santa Fe • 87506 [email protected] (505) 982-1516 Torrance County Estancia Mun. Schools Susana Gibbs, FSD PO Box 68 • Estancia • 87016 [email protected] (505) 384-2001 Moriarty Mun. Schools Hilda Candelaria, FSD PO Box 2000 • Moriarty • 87035 [email protected] (505) 832-5803
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 41 Mountainair Public Schools Kathryn Littlefield, FSD PO Box 456 • Mountainair • 87036 [email protected] (505) 847-2333 Has indicated interest in: apples, melons, pears, peaches, chile, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, mixed salad greens, potatoes, green beans, onions, pistachios, dry pinto beans, whole wheat flour Valencia County Belén Cons. Schools Lorraine Marquez, FSD 520 N. Main St. • Belén • 87002 [email protected] (505) 966-1708 Los Lunas Public Schools Angela Haney, FSD PO Drawer 1300 • Los Lunas • 87031 (505) 866-2490 Retirement and nursing centers
Albuquerque Grand Senior Living Melissa Marback, F & B Director 1501 Tijeras NE • Albuquerque • 87106 [email protected] (505) 842-1972 Correctional facilities
NM State Penitentiary Shawn Farrell, FSD, Aramark 4311 State Hwy 14 • Santa Fe • 87505 [email protected] (505) 827-8285 Private corporations
Intel Sylvia Oliviera, Exec Chef, Bon Appetit 4100 Sara Road • Rio Rancho • 87124 [email protected] (505) 893-1545 www.bamco.com Los Alamos National Laboratory Vance Boone, FSD, Aramark TA-3 SM261 MSP279 • Los Alamos • 87545 [email protected] (505) 667-3591 Higher education institutions
College of Santa Fe Guido Lambelet, Exec Chef, Bon Appetit 1600 St. • Michaels Drive Santa Fe • 87532 [email protected] (505) 473-6524 www.bamco.com Santa Fe Community College Michelle Roetzer, Tanya Story, Chef/Instructors 6401 Richards Ave. • Santa Fe • 87508 [email protected] (505) 428-1435 University of New Mexico Cory Bourg, Resident Dist Manager, Aramark 201 La Posada • Albuquerque • 87131 [email protected] (505) 277-4709 Culinary schools
Jane Butel Cooking School Jane Butel 2655 Pan American Freeway NE, Ste. F Albuquerque • 87107 [email protected] (505) 243-2622, (800) 473-8226 www.janebutel.com Santa Fe School of Cooking Nicole Ammerman, Manager 116 W. San Francisco St. • Santa Fe • 87501 [email protected] (505) 983-4511 www.santafeschoolofcooking.com
42 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Restaurants interested in purchasing local foods
Albuquerque Ambrozia Café & Wine Bar (505) 242-6560 [email protected] Artichoke Café (505) 243-0200 [email protected] Gold Street Caffé (505) 765-1633 [email protected] The Grove Café and Market (505) 248-9800 [email protected] La Crepe Michel (505) 242-1251 [email protected] La Provence (505) 254-7644 Le Café Miche (505) 299-6088 Savoy Bar and Grill (505) 294-9463 [email protected] Seasons Rotisserie & Grill (505) 766-5100 Scalo Northern Italian Grill (505) 255-8781 Vivace (505) 268-5965 Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro (505) 254-9462 [email protected] Black Bird Pies (505) 243-0179 [email protected] Mia’s Pastries (505) 362-4073 [email protected] Pasta Divina (505) 385-9563 [email protected] Sam & Dave’s Spicy Serrano Peppers (505) 345-1915 [email protected] Albuquerque restaurant contacts courtesy of Mid Region Council of Governments. Santa Fe Aztec Café (505) 820-0025 Blue Heron at Sunrise Springs (505) 428-3600 Chocolate Maven Bakery & Cafe (505) 982-4400 Cloud Cliff Bakery & Café (505) 983-6254 Counter Culture (505) 995-1105 Cowgirl BBQ & Western Grill (505) 982-2565 El Farol Restaurant & Cantina (505) 983-9912 Harry’s Roadhouse (505) 989-4623 Il Piatto (505) 984-1091 Joe’s Diner (505) 471-3800 La Casa Sena (505) 988-9232 La Mancha at Galisteo Inn (505) 466-8200 Le Zodiac (505) 984-8500 Mission Café & Sweet Shop (505) 983-3033 Mu Du Noodles (505) 983-1411 O’Keeffe Café (505) 946-1065 Over Easy Café (505) 474-6336 Pranzo Italian Grill (505) 984-2645 Railyard Restaurant & Saloon (505) 474-3306 Second Street Brewery (505) 982-3030 315 (505) 986-9190 Treehouse Pastry Shop & Café (505) 474-5543 Zia Diner (505) 988-7008 Santa Fe restaurant contacts courtesy of Santa Fe Alliance and the Farm to Restaurant project.
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 43 44 Section Four
Farm to School FAQs Farm to Table FAQs
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 45 Farm to School FAQs
The necessity of Farm to School programs
For information about the What is Farm to School? National Farm to School Program Farm to School programs purchase and feature farm fresh foods go to www.farmtoschool.org, such as fruits, vegetables, beans and dairy in their menus. These a website hosted by the purchases are from local farmers, expanding markets for farmers. Center for Food and Justice Other aspects frequently in Farm to School programs include: at Occidental College. nutrition lessons, cooking classes, school gardens, farm visits and compost/recycling programs. These education programs help to extend the learning that starts with changes in the school cafeteria.
What does “locally grown” mean? Local usually refers to food grown nearby, and can be measured in a number of ways. In many Farm to School contexts, however, it refers to food grown within a given state, in this case New Mexico.
How do Farm to School programs benefit local farmers? Despite above average income generated by large, American agriculture companies, most mid to small sized farms in the United States are currently in a state of economic crisis. The farmer share of every food dollar spent on food has dropped from 41 cents in 1950 to 19 cents in 2002.1
Despite these national changes, four of New Mexico’s 33 counties generate at least 20% of their income from farming,2 and 13% of New Mexico’s population is employed in farm and farm-related jobs.3
Farm to School programs represent the most stable markets for New Mexico farmers; they are permanent institutions with recurring funding. Such programs not only have the potential to generate significant income for farmers in New Mexico but would also circulate money within local economies.
The potential for significant sales for farmers exists. In North Carolina, farmers sold $500,000 worth of fruits and vegetables to state schools in 2004-2005. In New Mexico, $400,000 worth of local products was sold to New Mexico schools in 2005.
In Farm to Table’s 2007 survey of New Mexico farmers, 64% of those who responded indicated that they would be willing to sell their product to local schools and institutions.
Why is locally produced food better? Food produced locally has been harvested at peak freshness and delivered to the consumer within a short time period. It is therefore often of the highest quality and highest nutritive value. Studies
46 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory indicate that people are more likely to consume fruits eating habits at a young age and in an institutional and vegetables when they are of high quality. Locally setting, setting up behaviors that will last a lifetime. purchased produce also supports the local economy. Research into existing Farm to School programs Why is there a need for increased fresh fruit and indicates that students choose significantly more vegetable consumption in schools? servings of fruits and vegetables when given the choice While many New Mexican children consume more of high quality, local, fresh produce, especially when calories than they need, many of them are not eating this availability is linked to an educational activity. enough fruit and vegetables. The 2005 New Mexico Additionally, research shows that a poor diet and lack Youth Risk and Resiliency survey indicates that only of physical activity influence a child’s ability to learn 17.8% of New Mexico high schoolers consume the and decrease motivation and attentiveness. recommended five or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day, compared with a national average Will kids actually eat fruits and vegetables? of 20.1%.4 Several studies indicate that students will eat more Moreover, 56.5% of New Mexicans are either over- fruits and vegetables when they have easy access to a weight or obese, and both conditions are strongly variety of local, fresh options. Using a 24-hour recall correlated with increased rates of cardiovascular methodology, data from a pilot program at 3 elemen- disease, asthma, arthritis, some cancers and poor tary schools in Los Angeles clearly showed that Farm health status. These types of chronic diseases are to School programs increased fruit and vegetable responsible for six out of every ten deaths in New consumption by over 40 percent or by one serving per Mexico.5 Direct health expenditures attributed to day in children, as well as reduced the overall fat intake overweight and obesity each year in New Mexico are of the students. estimated at $324 million.6 Farm to School programs Schools, with the unique ability to impact almost every child in the state, are the dominant institution in How widespread are Farm to School programs? New Mexico with the ability to directly address these There are currently over 1000 operational Farm to rising health concerns by instilling healthy eating School programs in the United States, in over 35 states. behaviors at a young age. What New Mexico grown crops could be served in New Mexico schools? Nutrition and health in New Mexico In Farm to Table’s 2007 survey, school food service buyers indicated interest in purchasing a wide variety • Current annual direct medical expenditures of products. Some of the most popular products attributed to obesity in New Mexico (2000): include: apples, melons, peaches, tomatoes, lettuce, $324 Million cucumbers, carrots, potatoes and onions. Other products • Percent of New Mexicans either overweight or also included items such as dry pinto beans and whole obese (2002): 56.5% wheat flour.
• Percentage of New Mexico adults that consume Since the growing season and the school year don’t the recommended 5 servings or more of fruits have much overlap, how can Farm to School work and vegetables every day (2003): 23% in New Mexico? Two of the main limitations to Farm to School are that New Mexico farmers can not be in year-round How do Farm to School programs contribute to production and that the New Mexican climate isn’t children’s health? suited to grow many of the products (e.g. oranges) Farm to School programs instill healthy and balanced that school food buyers want.
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 47 There are, however, many local products that are both Farm economy in New Mexico already grown in New Mexico and harvested in the spring and fall, including apples, root crops and salad • Average farmer share of the food dollar (2002): greens. 19 cents Many farmers are now using hoop houses and other • Number of counties in New Mexico with at least season extension infrastructure, as well as cold storage, 10% of total annual income from farming (2000): 9 to extend the time that they can provide products. • Percentage of farms in New Mexico with annual Is more food preparation needed for fresh produce? income less than $10,000 (2006): 68.3% Yes, although this can be solved in a variety of ways. • Per-capita income in New Mexico (2004): $26,184 Preparation can be done on the school side, in a cafeteria that’s equipped with knives, sectioners and other equipment. It can also be completed by farmers, Where do schools get money to buy locally grown and some farmers have now begun to get involved in produce for Farm to School? minimal processing. School food buyers can purchase local produce with the same federal reimbursement money that they use What are the liability concerns of selling to to purchase all of their food items. In fact, local food New Mexico schools? can oftentimes be less expensive to purchase, especially Any farmer wishing to sell their product to a local if purchased in season. school needs to have $1 million in liability insurance for their farm, which costs approximately $500 per There is also a range of private and public monies year to obtain. available, including both federal and state grants. Some programs have also been started with the assistance of Which New Mexico schools have Farm to School non-profit organizations, utilizing private and founda- programs? tion grant monies. The most established programs in New Mexico exist in the Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos public schools. Overcoming barriers There are many other schools, however, that have purchased from New Mexico farmers. In Farm to Is there federal assistance that schools can get to Table’s 2007 survey of food service directors, 17 begin Farm to School programs? districts reported that they had purchased from New The 2002 federal Farm Bill contains language that Mexico farmers within the past year. directs the USDA to encourage school food buyers to buy from regional farmers when possible. A federal All parties agree that Farm to School programs have farm to cafeteria assistance program has been author- helped their students become more aware of healthy ized but not yet funded. food choices and believe that these experiences will help inform a lifetime of healthy eating choices. What have other states done to institute successful Farm to School programs? Are other schools interested in Farm to School? Some states have found that a coordinator position Based on Farm to Table’s 2007 survey of food service has been helpful in starting Farm to School programs. directors in New Mexico, 83% of those who responded Oklahoma, Connecticut, Massachusetts and indicated that they would purchase locally if price and Washington have coordinators, as do some school quality are competitive. districts, such as the Santa Fe school district.
In what ways can local food be used by schools? In North Carolina, the state provided $1,000 start-up Locally grown food can be used any way that other grants to 50 schools, for one year, to make local produce food products are used: as part of a breakfast, hot purchases, and $500 in the second year. The program lunch, a salad bar, or as a snack. is now operating successfully without grant funding.
48 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 1. “Profiling Food Consumption in America.” USDA Agricultural School meal economy Factbook, 2001-2002. http://www.usda.gov/factbook/index.html 2. “Farming’s Role in the Rural Economy.” Agricultural Outlook, • Total amount spent on food each year in the June-July 2000. National School Lunch Program: $16 billion www.ers.usda.gov/publications/agoutlook/Jun2000/ao272h.pdf 3. “New Mexico State Fact Sheet.” USDA Economic Research • Total number of school lunches served in New Service. Updated August 31, 2006 Mexico each year: over 35 million http://www.ers.usda.gov/statefacts 4. “New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey.” 2005. • Average number of school lunches served each Accessed online January 30, 2007 day in New Mexico: 211,793 http://www.health.state.nm.us/pdf/2005YRRSStatewideReport.pdf 5. New Mexico Department of Health. “The New Mexico Plan to Promote Healthier Weight.” Page 11. What are some of the barriers to beginning Farm 6. Ibid, page 12. to School programs in New Mexico? 7. Fisher, Andrew and Azuma, Andrea Misako. Healthy Farms, For the farmer, this could involve challenges concerning Healthy Kids; Evaluating the Barriers and Opportunities for Farm-to- School Programs. Venice, 2001. infrastructure, including cold storage and packing capabilities, as well as distribution and additional labor requirements. There also needs to be a sufficient supply of product to sell to some of the larger school districts. Farmers need information concerning which schools are interested in making local purchases and assistance with making procurement both convenient and profitable. Other issues involve quality and health standards and maintenance of Good Agricultural Practices.
For schools, purchasers are required to stay within budget, create additional contracts and involve alternative models of delivery. School food buyers also need assistance in creating contacts with local suppliers, local procurement and assurance of health and quality standards.
How can these barriers be overcome? Farm to School Director, Le Adams and students in the Sweeny Elementary School garden. Many barriers could be overcome through communi- cation between interested school districts and those with existing programs.
Additionally, the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program has recently begun in New Mexico, and 25 schools in the state, as well as the Zuni Pueblo, now receive monies to provide fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to all children in their school.
If New Mexicans were willing to commit some of the state’s resources to provide initial start-up capital, Farm to School programs could be self-sustaining within a few short years.7
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 49 Farm to Table FAQs
What is Farm to Table? 2) Farm to School/Farm to Cafeteria Farm to Table is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Since 2001, Farm to Table and its partners have been based in Santa Fe, New Mexico that focuses on linking instrumental in the development of Farm to Cafeteria local food and fiber production to local needs by programs, linking farmers and their fresh foods with improving communities’ access to nutritious, affordable, meals and snacks in school cafeterias. Currently, the locally grown and culturally significant foods. Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Taos school districts are purchasing NM grown fruits and vegetables, with How was Farm to Table created? more than 100,000 schoolchildren benefiting from Farm to Table was created in 1996 as the Friends of these programs. Farm to Table is helping to expand the Farmers’ Markets (FOFM), and initially focused Farm to Cafeteria programs to New Mexico’s rural on farmers’ market development in New Mexico. In communities. The organization also links New Mexico 2001, FOFM was renamed to Farm to Table and students to local farms, school gardens, and healthy expanded its mission to include the current program eating through classroom and offsite education. areas and vision. 3) Southwest Marketing Network (SWMN) The purpose of the SWMN is to improve the What is Farm to Table’s Mission Statement? economic viability of limited resource farmers, ranchers To promote locally based agriculture through education, and organizations in the Southwest (NM, CO, UT, community outreach and networking. Farm to Table AZ and Tribal Lands). Farmers and ranchers are enhances marketing opportunities for farmers; encour- provided with business management tools, marketing ages family farming, farmers’ markets and the preser- strategies, technical and financial assistance, crop vation of agricultural traditions; influences insurance information and peer examples needed to public policy; and, furthers understanding of the links improve their marketing success. Community-based between farming, food, health and local economies. organizations receive technical assistance to develop farmers’ markets and programs that improve access to In what areas does Farm to Table focus? healthy foods. SWMN also provides quarterly Farm to Table works in three areas; (1) improving newsletters to 3,400 participants and holds an annual marketing opportunities for farmers and ranchers, (2) conference. For information about this conference coordinating food and agriculture policy initiatives, please contact Farm to Table. and (3) educating children and adults about the importance of supporting local agriculture and of How is Farm to Table supported? knowing where their food comes from. Farm to Table operates with a number of grants, from a variety of federal, state, and local agencies and What are Farm to Table’s programs? organizations. Farm to Table has three main program areas: 1) New Mexico Food and Agriculture Policy Council Farm to Table initiated the Policy Council in 2002 to Farm to Table provide a forum for a broad-based group of organiza- 3900 Paseo del Sol • Santa Fe, NM • 87507 tions, agencies and individuals to work on food and 505.473.1004 • Fax: 505.473.3421 agriculture issues. The Policy Council’s membership www.farmtotable.info includes representatives from health, social services, Pam Roy (Co Director, Policy) agriculture and environment. Committees educate one [email protected] another, their respective organizations, agencies and Le Adams (Co Director, Farm to School) policy makers about program and policy issues that [email protected] strengthen agriculture, health and local economies. Tawnya Laveta (Program Associate) [email protected]
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Sample surveys
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 51 Sample surveys
Description: The two surveys utilized for this report were developed by Jimmy Purvis and Le Adams, Farm to Table, and Craig Mapel, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, as a way to assess the interest and feasibility of increasing sales of New Mexico grown fruit and vegetables to local schools and institutions.
The institutional food service survey consists of 16 substantive questions and primarily focuses on procurement issues: type of produce purchased, frequency of purchase, units of purchase, and concerns when purchasing local foods.
The farmer survey consists of 17 questions and focuses on types of produce grown, current market strategies, as well as the capacity to increase or change current markets.
52 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory Survey of Institutional Food Service Providers
This is a survey to ascertain what the potential market would be if major NM institutions were to purchase fresh agricultural products from local (New Mexico) growers. Your answers to these survey questions will be held in confidence. Only the aggregate information from all respondents will be published unless your permission is expressly granted. We do plan to publish your contact information and a general list of desired products. Please state if you do not want that information published.
Contact Information Name of Institution:______Name:______Title:______Address:______City, State, Zip:______Telephone:______Fax:______Email:______
1. What is the size and makeup of the population that you serve?
2. How many meals do you serve?
3. Which meals do you serve? K Breakfast K Lunch K Dinner
4. Do you serve food year round?
5. Do you have a prime produce vendor? Or use several vendors?
6. How often do you receive deliveries of fresh produce?
7. What are your top fresh produce purchases? Please also list the unit of purchase, the average number of units you purchase at one time, how often you purchase, and the average cost per unit per item. Item Unit How many How often Price per unit K Apples K Melons K Pears K Cherries K Peaches K Berries K Plums K Plums K Chile peppers
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 53 Item Unit How many How often Price per unit K Tomatoes K Carrots K Sweet corn K Green beans K Squash K Head lettuce K Salad mix K Onions K Spinach K Cucumbers K Okra K Pumpkins K Cabbage K Potatoes K Sprouts K Pistachios K Peanuts K Pecans K Dry Pinto beans K NM organic flour K Other
8. Have you purchased foods from a local producer within the past year? K Yes K No
9. I would purchase food directly from a local producer if price and quality were competitive and a source was available: K Strongly agree K Agree K Disagree K Strongly disagree K Uncertain
10. My institution would be interested in buying these foods from local producers. (Check all that apply) Fruits: K Apples K Melons K Pears K Cherries K Peaches K Berries K Plums Vegetables: K Chile Peppers K Tomatoes K Carrots K Sweet corn K Green beans K Squash K Head lettuce K Salad mix K Onions K Spinach K Cucumbers K Okra K Pumpkins K Cabbage K Potatoes K Sprouts Nuts/Beans/Grains: K Pistachios K Peanuts K Pecans K Dry pinto beans K NM organic flour K Other (please describe)
11.Please check information that would be helpful for you in making local food purchasing decisions. (Please check all that apply) K Lists of suppliers and products from local sources K Information about local food programs from around the country K A list of when local foods are available in New Mexico (availability / seasonality chart) K Broker indication on order sheet of where food comes from (place of origin) K Other(please describe)
54 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 12. What concerns do you have in regard to purchasing locally produced foods? (Check all that apply) K Adequate volume K Reliable supply K Payment arrangement K Delivery considerations K Prime vendor considerations (potential threat to existing relationships) K Seasonal availability of New Mexico fruits and vegetables K Cost K Package consistency K Quality K Other (please describe)
13. What would primarily motivate you to serve locally grown or processed foods in your institution? (Check all that apply) K More products available that are partially processed (carrot sticks, salad mix) K One place to order from multiple farmers (ie, farmer cooperatives) K Lower transportation costs K Financial incentives for purchasing local food K Interest from my customers K Better taste K Longer shelf life K Additional facilities, equipment, or staff K Ability to purchase in small quantities, or special varieties K Support for or pressure to buy local foods from management K Other (please describe)
14. What barriers currently prevent you from purchasing foods directly from local producers? (Check all that apply) K Budget K Internal purchasing policies K I don’t know any farmers K Lack of local producers in this area K Lack of products available during certain times of the year K Convenience (I prefer one-stop shopping with my regular broker) K Lack of staff or facilities to handle much fresh produce K Other (please describe)
15. Can we share your name and the list of what you would like to buy with local producers? K Yes K No
16. If you would like to know more about New Mexico agricultural products, would you like to sample some of these products when they are in season? K Yes K No
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey. Your participation is very important to us. Please place the completed survey in the enclosed envelope and return it to Farm to Table, 3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe, NM 87507. If you have any additional comments regarding this survey or purchasing locally available foods, feel free to write them down here.
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 55 Survey of Fruit, Vegetable, and Nut Producers
1. What are your primary agricultural products? Fruits K Apples K Pears K Peaches K Plums K Melons K Cherries K Berries Vegetables K Chile K Tomatoes K Carrots K Sweet Corn K Green Beans K Squash K Lettuce K Mixed Salad Greens K Spinach K Okra K Cucumbers K Potatoes K Pumpkins K Cabbage K Onions Nuts/Beans/Grains: K Pistachios K Peanuts K Dry Pinto Beans K Whole Wheat Flour K Other (please describe) ______
2. What value-added products do you produce?
______
3. Do you participate in any form of group sales? K Yes K No
a. If yes, does this group arrange for product delivery? b. Name of group ______
4. How would you describe your operation? (Check all that apply) K I sell all my product and am not looking for new markets K I can sell most of my product, but am looking for additional markets K I would like to change the way that I sell my product K Given the rising costs to deliver my product, I want to sell only to outlets within ____ miles of my place. K I would require additional season extension infrastructure in order to produce crops year round. K Certified organic K Uncertified Organic K Certified any other label—please specify ______
56 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 5. Approximately what percent of your overall sales are at: (combined must total 100%)
a. Broker/Packing House ______% b. Schools and Institutions ______% c. Local Stores ______% d. Larger Regional Stores (i.e. Raley’s, Smith’s) ______% e. Farmers Markets ______% f. Side of the Road ______% g. Restaurants ______% h. Cooperatives/Group Sales ______% i. Community Supported Agriculture ______% j. Personal Contacts/ Friends ______% k. Other ______% Please Specify: ______
6. Do you generally have extra product that you could sell to schools and institutions? K Yes K No
7. Would you be willing to sell your product to local schools and institutions? K Yes K No
8. Do you have the following infrastructure to deliver your product to schools, institutions or a central kitchen? Truck: K Yes K No Staff Driver: K Yes K No Cold Storage: K Yes K No Liability Insurance: K Yes K No
9. Have you ever sold any product to a local school or institution? K Yes K No 9a. If so, what did you provide and to what institution?
Product(s): ______Institution Name: ______9b. Would you sell to institutions again? K Yes K No 9c. If no, please describe why: (Check all that apply) K Unable to physically deliver product K Could not adequately process food (chop lettuce, cut carrots) K Could not provide lowest price K School or institutional market was too small K Could not produce sufficient volume of produce K Could not adequately ensure safety/quality of product K Inability to provide product during whole school year
2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory 57 10. Which of the following venues would you like to sell your product to but do not currently sell to? K Schools and Institutions K Restaurants K Farmers Markets K Side of the road K Local stores K Larger Regional Stores (i.e. Raley’s, Smith’s) K Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) K Other ______
11. Do you have school-age children? K Yes K No 11a. If so, in what school district is/are your child(ren) enrolled? ______
The Southwest Marketing Network is a collaboration that seeks to ensure that farmers in New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Arizona have access to the latest technical, financial and marketing information, as well as personal contacts with successful farm marketers. The Network is a collabo- ration of Farm to Table, Western Rural Development Center, the National Center for Appropriate Technology, the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture and higher education universities. We provide quarterly newsletters, an annual conference, and specialized trainings.
12. Do you receive the Southwest Marketing Network Newsletter? K Yes K No
13. Would you like to receive this newsletter in the future? K Yes K No
Our goal for this survey is to receive the opinions of as many agricultural producers in the state of New Mexico as possible. Because it is difficult to keep up-to-date lists on all the agricultural producers in the state we are relying on farmers such as you to aid us in capturing the opinions of as many farmers as possible.
14. Do you know of other farmers who should get this survey? Please list their contact information below.
Farmer Name: ______Phone Number: ______
Farmer Name: ______Phone Number: ______
58 2007 Central New Mexico Institutional Directory When complete, the directory of institutional buyers and sellers will serve as a resource guide to help facilitate interactions with local buyers and to increase markets for New Mexico agricultural products.
15. Would you like to have a listing in this directory? K Yes K No
16. Would you like us to mail you a copy of the completed Directory of Institutional Buyers and Sellers? K Yes K No
17. Contact Information:
Farm Name: ______
Name: ______
Address: ______
City: ______Zip: ______
County: ______
Telephone: ______Fax: ______
Email address: ______
Website: ______
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey. If you have any additional marketing concerns or comments please feel free to share them below or on the back of this sheet.
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